HARMS Wildfire information provided by Fire Management Officer, John Montoya
The HARMS Wildfire on the Mescalero Apache Reservation is at 90% contained.
Incident Commander, Aldon Coriz, has transferred the incident to Garrett Sainz, Incident Commander.
The perimeter of the fire remains at 32.7 acres.
Although there may be some visible smoke, engine crews continue to make good progress mopping up hotspots within the fire area.
The HARMS fire has been monitored each day and night since it began.
Some suppression resources were released over the weekend.
Homes in the area are safe as the wildfire moved in a southerly direction away from homes.
A Fire Investigator has determined a probable cause.
The HARMS wildfire has been determined to be human caused.
Please remember to dispose of woodstove ashes properly and ensure they are cold. Do not put hot ashes in dumpsters.
Mescalero Agency Fire Management and other agencies have started the seven day preparedness coverage on Sunday March 14th for the remainder of the wildfire season.
On Friday, Vice President, Eddie Martinez delivered almost 40 burritos and chips to all fire personal as a thank you for all their hard work.
Thank you to all the fire personnel for your service!!
